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Family Euphorbiaceae spurge; euphorbes
Common name: Tangan-tangan (Filipino); Castor oil plant; Castor bean (English)
Local name: Tangan-tangan
Indication: fever
Plant part used: leaves
Method of Preparation: Heat the leaves and apply on forehead.
Direction for use: All ages: Apply until fever subsides.
Additional information: Not provided
Informant: (a) Arnaiz; Porfirio (Bohol; Tapon; Sitio; ) & (b) Pagud; Efipanio (Bohol; Loay; Kalbayo; )
Place gathered: Not provided
Gathered by / Date gathered: Not provided
Abstracted by: Not provided
Date abstracted: Not provided
Province: Bohol

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